Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is home to what is widely considered one of the most challenging ski runs in the world. Its called Corbet’s Couloir and it has been a proving ground for generations of skiers and snowboarders looking to test their skills in the Tetons. Corbet’s features a 20-foot drop and 50-degree pitch making it one of the steepest and most intimidating ski slopes in North America.
Jackson Hole hosts an invite only contest called Kings & Queens of Corbet’s where the world’s best skiers and snowboarders drop into the run and a scored for their performance. This year’s event was predictably thrilling with high flying action from both the men’s and women’s field but there was snowboarder who decided to pump some low trajectory creativity into the mix.
Spencer “Spenny” Whiting (known as Gimbal God) took two unique lines that may not have earned him a position on the podium but ended up being crowd favorites. First he inched his way down narrow crack known as the “Tool Shed” and second he aired over the Goat Path. Great to see progression in amplitude and rotations but there is a lot to be said for an athlete like Spenny who raised the bar with creativity.
Goat Path Gap Air:
Tool Shed Descent:
Jackson Hole’s Guide To Skiing Corbet’s Couloir:
“To tackle Corbet’s Couloir, start by planning your trip to Jackson Hole and brushing up on your skills. JHMR offers a Steep and Deep camp designed to help skiers master advanced techniques. OnceG you arrive, take a few moments to watch how seasoned skiers approach the run—it’s a perfect mix of skill and style. Even experienced skiers find Corbet’s challenging, so only highly experienced skiers and riders should attempt to ski the Couloir. If you hope to ski the Couloir one day, but need to brush up on your skills, check out our Terrain Parks.“
